Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2015

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $32,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $29,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelE-Class (2-door)Golf / GTI
TrimE550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $60,300 $27,785
Base Invoice $56,079 $26,673
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750  
Rear spoiler 300  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698  
Rear spoiler 279  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,770 2,095
Options (change) 1,647 1,912
Destination 925 820
Total Price $62,995 $30,700
Total Invoice $58,651 $29,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,392
Model Year20162015
ModelE-Class (2-door)Golf / GTI
TrimE550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,995$30,700
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,930$30,700
Total Invoice$58,651$29,405
Adjustments for Features-2,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,797$29,405

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelE-Class (2-door)Golf / GTI
TrimE550GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelE-Class (2-door)Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length185.0 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height54.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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